Art rocks! Community art project gives US neighbourhood hope and comfort

Smiley faces and words of hope painted on rocks has strengthened this group of residents. Photos: TNS

The rocks started appearing around a Santa Clarita neighbourhood in California, the United States, weeks ago, early in the Covid-19 lockdown. Smooth stones, brightly painted, with images of a ladybug, the American flag, a rainbow.

Many had messages. “Bee Nice, ” beneath a black-and-yellow bumblebee. “Love”, next to a yellow heart. “Be Kind.”